Hedges 65 



Lilac. Flowers purple and white. 

 There are several varieties having differ- 

 ent colors in the flowers and leaves. Some 

 varieties assume a tree like form. 



Hydrangea. It is hardy throughout 

 the country and very vigorous in growth. 

 The flowering is extremely gorgeous with 

 large pyramidal panicles of white flowers 

 that change to pink and last well into the 

 winter. The plant enjoys a deep rich soil 

 and moisture. 



Norway Spruce. This tree is very 

 hardy and of free growth. It is well to 

 control it by clipping as it appears coarse 

 when grown too high. There are many 

 valuable varieties that vary in color and 

 all make fine hedges. Some grow into 

 pyramidal and conical forms naturally and 

 there are dwarf species. 



Arbor Vita; is hardy with rapid growth 

 when conditions are favorable. Assumes 

 conical forms. Varieties range from som- 

 ber colors to golden and silver-hueJ ones. 

 Fine for contrasts. There are also dwarfs 

 of this family valuable for edgings or low 

 hedges. 



Junipers. These are beautiful and re- 



